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For health-conscious choices, a new place to keep it Fresh at Fresh Cafe Franchise

It was “desperation dinner night” as the Significant Other and I bid farewell to our quasi-pet bunnies nibbling on backyard grass and headed for a rabbit food dinner of our own at Fresh Healthy Café in the plaza on French Road near Transit.

Ironically, Fresh is ringed by fast-food joints. Smartly, it occupies a space near Catalyst Fitness where a sweaty Zumba class worked out.

It must be said that Fresh “is an international brand, and a global leader in the booming healthy fast-casual food industry.” This is the first franchise in Western New York.

Bright, apple green walls with airy seating greeted us, as did a quirky, friendly guy working the register. In the open kitchen, wheatgrass sprouted, while in a glassed-in private room, a group of folks with smoothies met.

The process is simple. Order and wait for your name. A membership to Catalyst or the nearby BAC nets a 10 percent discount.

The menu is varied with lots of health-conscious choices. If you need humongous portions, Fresh isn’t for you. But that’s the point, you aren’t overindulging, rather eating smart.

The rest of the menu includes breakfast sandwiches, soups, wraps, panini, salads and interestingly, crepes.

We liked that whether a wrap, panini or salad the items come half ($4.59) or full ($6.99). So a Mediterranean can come as a wrap, panini or salad for the same price. Easy. Soups are regular ($3.29) or large ($4.29).

For SigO the special carrot ginger soup; for me a half kale vegetarian salad (beet, feta, kale, tomato, red pepper, red onion, almonds, dried cranberry and balsamic vinaigrette on the side). Both items came with a lovely slice of French baguette that was super fresh with a nice chewy crust. But with wraps on the way, we only sampled.

The soup was fantastic – pureed carrot, but with hunks for texture, too. The sweet-carrot taste had the zippy heat of fresh ginger and was that a hint of curry spices?

The kale salad was just as scrumptious. The best surprise? Fresh beets, not roasted. I loved the crisp texture and sugar-beet taste. Crunchy almonds and tangy dried cranberries had me thinking a full salad would make a great meal.

Some might quibble that they would want more chicken in the wrap, but we were fine with the portions. The tastes and textures of the extras make up for what some might perceive is a lack of protein. In truth, we were stuffed, and isn’t that the point of healthy eating?

Kids Combos ($6.49) include a half wrap, panini or salad, or grilled cheese or PBJ, with a 12-ounce drink. Fresh-squeezed juices ($2.49/$2.99), “squeezes” ($5.49/$6.49) and organic coffees, teas and lemonades also are featured.

We’ll be back to try a crepe ($5.99 sweet or vegetarian versions). But for now we were happy to return home to the bunnies with a guilt-free dinner under our belts.

Canada’s largest province is getting FRESH franchise!

FRESH – Healthy Cafe recently opened its first Ontario location in London. A second location in Pembroke (near the Canadian capital city of Ottawa) is slated to open later this spring.

Both Ontario locations are part of FRESH’s continued expansion into the top malls in North America – a push that will continue later this year with the addition of Denver’s Cherry Creek Mall.

FRESH is catching the attention of mall landlords around the world who have caught on to the enthusiasm consumers have for a delicious, nutritious food option to fuel them throughout their shopping day. The FRESH menu is unlike anything offered by traditional mall food outlets.

FRESH Restaurants is on the cutting edge of the quick service industry, perfectly marrying good health and great taste. The momentum is increasing, and there has never been a better time to become part of the FRESH team!

FRESH Restaurants is preparing to take the next exciting step in its growth as a brand, having succeeded in its bid for a new location in the world’s busiest airport.

The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves almost 90 million passengers annually – passengers who will no doubt be delighted to discover a new healthy option on their journey. FRESH will soon open a 450 square foot location to satisfy these hungry travellers. In the process, millions of new customers will be exposed to the FRESH brand, and doors will be opened to other major airports throughout the world. This will truly take FRESH to the next level in the quick service food industry.

This new partnership with the global leader in airport excellence is a perfect fit for FRESH, which continues to set a new standard for nutritious, delicious quick service food.

One of the things that sets FRESH Restaurants apart from other quick serve establishments is that we are a whole foods franchise. This means that in an industry dominated by fatty burgers and pizza, we serve up healthy portobello paninis. In a sea of sugary soda pops, we offer an oasis of pure, fresh juices and smoothies. Good health is our calling card. But in a world filled with unhealthy fare, many people aren’t aware of the benefits of a guava or a goji berry.

They aren’t sure how to say “acai”, or why they need it (hint: it’s not only delicious, it’s amazing for you). We’ve got some serious educating to do if we want to turn Joe Burger King on to a fresh and healthy lifestyle. This education takes two forms. The first is raising awareness about the incredible health benefits of every one of our products.

As a part of a whole foods franchise, FRESH Restaurants provides all of our partners with a regular information to continuously educate and review those benefits so that you can communicate this amazing information to your customers).

Sampling is a critical pillar in educating customers about the health benefits they can get without sacrificing taste. FRESH Café will sample their products regularly and talk to customers about why our products are so beneficial to a healthy lifestyle by showing them how fuelled up and energetic they can feel. We also demonstrate how we’re just as fast as other greasy fast food restaurants.

FRESH Café is a whole foods franchise because we want to customers to open their eyes to how good health tastes. To see how healthy ingredients and nutrient dense foods an impact your life, and how you feel!

Recently people have become more fixated on the priority of healthy living, both individually and as a planet. When you’re looking at restaurant franchises, is it possible to find one that considers your health and the health of the earth?

Be kind to yourself, be kind to the earth

When you are looking at restaurant franchises, FRESH Café is a rare opportunity that has always made this connection to our healthy values. Our nutritious menu, fresh ingredients, organic coffees and teas and our use of biocompostable cups is our commitment to a healthy community and a healthy earth.

FRESH smoothies are good for you and kind to the earth

We encourage our restaurant franchises to look at their communities and join forces with several other green companies (local energy suppliers, health and wellness providers, etc.) to raise awareness about our responsibility to preserve our planet’s resources and celebrate our organic heritage. This is a perfect opportunity for your FRESH Café to really become involved in their community and provide education and resources for anyone that wants to more earth friendly. This is different than other restaurant franchises that only care about the bottom line. FRESH Cafe believes that you can still have an amazingly successful business, offer both delicious and healthy food, and be kind to the earth.

Another way that a FRESH Café can connect, support and give back to their local community is to find out about their area’s schools, kids’ sports teams, scout and girl guide troops, or church groups, there is no shortage of organizations in your community looking for ways to get support. Helping others is a priority for FRESH Café because we truly believe in making a significant difference by supporting many good and local causes. FRESH Cafe encourages all of our restaurant franchises to cultivate a reputation as a business that cares about the community, it’s people, and the planet by connecting to their community and find out what really matters.

One of the unique challenges of running a fast food franchise operation is striking the right balance between the freedom of each store to meet the unique needs of their local market, and providing consistent food and service across all FRESH Café outlets. As a business owner or manager, you likely have an entrepreneurial spirit that motivates you to step outside the box and try new things; yet customers need to rely on knowing what to expect when they visit a FRESH Café, whether it’s in Seattle, Tampa or Philadelphia.

There must be consistency from store to store. By having the same delicious products in all of our outlets, with consistently high levels of service, we are able to build confidence in the mind of the customer, which drives people to our brand.

One of the amazing things about the FRESH Café, is that customers know that they can get their favorite smoothie or salad bowl, made of the exact same fresh and healthy ingredients anywhere in the world.

FRESH Café is a fast food franchise you can be proud of. You won’t be doing it alone. We are with you every step of the way. When there are new and exciting menu changes, we will equip you with everything needed in terms of detailed item preparation instructions, POS programming instructions and promotional material.

Consistency doesn’t mean that you’re not going to have a say! FRESH Café is a partnership, which means that if you have an idea, we are going to consider it because you are on the front lines and could be the first to spot emerging new trends.

express yourself

FRESH Café has an online message board for the exclusive use of our store owners and managers. It’s a place to trade ideas and help one another out with the day-to-day issues you are facing.

If you have a new menu idea that you think fits with our fresh and healthy brand, please let us know.

If the item meets our requirements, we may introduce it as a special at all stores to see how it does. If it truly fits with the FRESH Café brand, we could introduce it to all of our locations.

Being part of a fast food franchise system can carry some limitations on your freedom as an operator. These limitations actually provide tremendous benefits not available to an independent operation, because there is proven success and experience as well as tools that takes the guesswork out of a new business.

Ready to be a part of the best healthy fast food franchise in the world? Contact us today.

When FRESH Café provides people in their community with healthy and delicious food options and outstanding service consistently, they’re uniting the people of that community.

At FRESH Café, we all embrace these concepts, and truly believe in them. Our franchisees naturally exemplify a healthy lifestyle, and because our franchise offers them a real business that connects the people of their community with food, every one is more friendly and enthusiastic.

FRESH Cafe is uniting communities

Customers keep coming back because of how food quality is critical and key for FRESH Cafe. Knowing that customers demand a consistent, delicious product, corners are never cut for the sake of saving time or money, and as a result, every product that leaves the line is something they can be proud of.

The best marketing program would never succeed if a franchise doesn’t have these basics in place.

At FRESH Café, we know that the best form of advertisement is word-of-mouth advertisement. It’s why no one walks by the open front door without receiving a wave and a hello. Our restaurants offer a warm and friendly atmosphere for all ages. Our high quality food choices are both healthy and delicious, the hardest part is choosing which one to try first.

FRESH Café is good for communities. It is a healthy food haven in what can seem like a sea of unhealthy options. Whether they’re having a smoothie to go, or taking a moment for themselves to enjoy a meal, they are making a health conscious decision and this mindset ripples through a community. Customers will not only share what’s great on the menu with others, but also their attitude about healthy fast food and how it fuels them up!

There are other restaurant franchises, but with FRESH, you’re getting a culmination of our years of experience in the healthy fast food industry as well as all the support of our team from the moment you become a FRESH partner.

When you partner with FRESH restaurant franchises, you partner with a global franchise that’s focused on supporting healthy lives.

You’re never alone with Fresh franchises, because we are always your partner.

As a FRESH partner, you will have access to the partners section of freshrestaurants.com, which has all the information that you need for the operation of your store, including a easy-to-use search function to find answers quickly. You also have access to our FRESH team, that will help you transcend into a FRESH expert.

FRESH restaurant franchises are always, fresh because there will be regular opportunities to promote special events, new menu features and so much more. You’ll never have to do it alone, because unlike other restaurant franchises, FRESH will notify you in advance of menu changes and roll outs, and you’ll be involved in any changes to the FRESH menu! Your feedback is not only welcome, but necessary for our industry to stay connected to both what is new and in demand.

Whether you’re well versed in business or have no experience at all, FRESH will ensure that when you’re ready to open your store, you’ll feel confident about your FRESH restaurant franchise.

Our FRESH restaurant franchises are all partners for a reason. When we are so connected globally, we are able to share ideas, good practices, and have a quick pulse on food trends as they emerge.

Our strategy is to continue to innovate ideas to keep connected to all of our restaurant franchises. Stay tuned for all of the new and exciting ideas that will continue to happen with FRESH.

Buying a franchise a big investment.

One thing to consider when buying a franchise is that there are not only financial obligations, but it is also an investment of your time, your mind and your body.

That’s why it’s so important to find a franchise that doesn’t just provide a great product or service, but one that will be worth your energy. One that contributes to your mind and soul and people will proud to be a part of. One that you can passionately recommend to your friends and family.

FRESH helps communities by providing a healthy alternative to greasy, artery clogging foods that lack any nutrition. FRESH kids ask for nutrient packed smoothies instead of sugar-laden pop. FRESH salads are full of flavor and health benefits. Our panini’s and wraps? Delicious alternatives that rev your body up with a good balance of energy that won’t make you crash.

Fresh offers a healthy food alternative to communities

There’s only one choice when buying a franchise, and that is a FRESH franchise!

There might only be one choice when buying a franchise, but there are two types of franchise opportunities available with FRESH Restaurants:

Unit Franchises: The franchisee pays a one-time franchise fee and opens a single outlet, with options on additional locations within the market and region.

Master Franchises: Area Development: FRESH partners with a local Master Franchiser in each state or country to develop the brand in that market, working with and supporting the Master Franchiser in establishing their own stores and recruiting franchise investors. Master Franchises are available in the U.S. and international markets, providing the developer with exclusive rights in a region.

Mall and Airport Café: 400sf – 1,500sf in the best of the best regional malls and airports.

Fresh franchise at Atlanta Hartsfield airport

By the way – we are in Atlanta’s Hartsfield airport which is the busiest airport in the world!

Franchisees have the opportunity to be successful business owners as the healthy fast food industry is extremely viable, has massive growth, relatively simple operations, requires low investment, and offers very affordable products. Many markets are seriously underserved by this industry. The time may be ripe for you to have a close look at FRESH.

Our experienced FRESH Restaurants team will support you with proven marketing strategies and tools, lease negotiations, store design and set-up, inventory management, business and technical assistance, supplier relationships and, of course, our fresh and healthy recipes. Your success as a franchisee is our goal. Our expert global support team is dedicated to ensuring your business is personally and financially rewarding. When buying a franchise, the only choice is FRESH, because you are truly our partners in success.

Contact us today by email or at 604-553-1404 to find out how you can partner with the FRESH.

That’s why FRESH is totally unique to the food industry.

When we think of fast food, we think of flash fried products, meat patties that have been sitting in greasy warming trays and enough salt that can send your blood pressure to dizzying heights! FRESH provides delicious healthy fast food that will get you on your way.

As a part of an active lifestyle, FRESH delivers healthy fast food choices in about as much time as you can get that calorie laden, super sodium sized burger and fries.

Try a shot of amazing wheatgrass as a part of your healthy life

Even though all our menu items are made fresh before our customers’ eyes, using only natural ingredients of the highest quality, we have designed a formula that takes into consideration the ingredients and preparation to deliver a deliciously healthy meal as fast as our unhealthy fast food counterparts. Pure and premium is the best way to describe our food and drinks.

Here’s a tantalizing look at our FRESH healthy fast food menu:

Smoothies: 100% pure fruit smoothies with no sugar or artificial sweeteners – the healthiest and tastiest on the market, bar none!

Freshly Squeezed Juices: A nutritional power punch squeezed from fresh fruits and vegetables and chilled to perfection.

Wraps: Made fresh to order and grilled upon request.

Paninis: Mouth-watering sandwiches, grilled to perfection.

Signature Salads: Light and nutritious, as a meal or side item.

Hearty Soups: A daily selection of healthy soups, low in fat and sodium.

Organic Coffees & Teas: A variety of healthy espresso bar drinks, both hot and iced. Our full coffee program is available at select locations only.

Specialty Extras: Healthy and unique grab-and-go products for active people on the run.

At FRESH, we are extremely passionate about all aspects of our business, and are very confident that our proven operating systems are second to none. Our healthy fast food menu reflects our lifestyle goals and efficiently delivers nutrient dense whole food in an it-had-to-be-done-yesterday society without sacrificing your health.